Anees Nadodi

Anees Nadodi is an Indian production designer and art director who works in Malayalam cinema. He debuted with the 2018 movie Sudani from Nigeria. He is the winner of National Film Award for Best Production Design for the 2020 film Kappela.

Early life and education Anees Nadodi was born in Chelari, Malappuram. He is a postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from SAFI Institute of Advanced Study. He worked as an assistant lecturer of journalism in MIC College, Malappuram before starting his film career. In his early days as a prop-artist, Anees and his friends founded Kakka Artisans, an upcycle art company that concentrated on Found objects.

Career Anees Nadodi started his career by doing art direction for a music video, Funeral of A Native Son, directed by Muhsin Parari. Later, he worked as an assistant art director on films like Tiyaan, Adam Joan, Nimir etc.. Nadodi's work for the movie was well appreciated, especially for the violent fight sequence using household goods.

His next films were Thamaasha and the Tovino Thomas starrer Luca. Anees Nadodi joined Luca as a replacement, but the crew was impressed with him, and the looks and artistic personality of the titular character, Luca, a talented artist, were redesigned based on those of Anees Nadodi.

Filmography +As Art Director/ Production Designer Year Title Notes 2018 Sudani from Nigeria Varathan 2019 Thamaasha Luca 2020 Kappela Won: National Film Award for Best Production Design Halal Love Story 2021 Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham 2022 Mahaveeryar Saturday Night The Teacher 2023 Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn Sulaikha Manzil Anuragam Jackson Bazaar Youth Dhoomam Garudan 2024 Aattam Qalb Manorathangal Segment: Kazhcha Marivillin Gopurangal 2025 Ennu Swantham Punyalan Identity Bazooka

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